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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.52, 15,273.72 and 3,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.52, 15,273.72 and 3,162.90 is: 4,743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.52 : 15,273.72 = 3,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.52/15,273.72 = 3,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.52x = 15,273.72 × 3,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.52x = 48,309,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,309,248.99/10,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.40

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